Something incredible happened this week. As we were going about our business, taking classes, studying for school, eating french fries, etc., a Lunar Eclipse occurred, and on a crisp, winter night, was clearly visible on Wednesday, the 20th of February.
I found this photo by John Tlumacki of the Boston Globe on Boston.com and I was in awe of his multiple-exposure photograph. The picture, taken over the Scituate Lighthouse, captures the moon as shown in 10-minute intervals, beginning at 8:45 p.m. (left) to 9:35 p.m., when it was almost in its totality.
There are pictures on the site showing the Eclipse as seen in several locations around the U.S., as well as Jerusalem and beyond. Seeing our galaxy in all its glory through pictures will take you on a journey of amazement. Do you remember what the difference is between a Lunar Eclipse and a Solar Eclipse? When will we see this happen again? (Not until December 10, 2010) And how can scientists predict that accurately? Just awesome! Check it out.
-Carrie P.
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